gutaka

How to say it

Meaning

to raise one's voice loudly, in alarm, pain, or protest.

Good to know

to ornament, embroider

Examples

• Umwana yatakaga kubera ububabare.The child was crying out from pain.
• Yatakye asaba ubufasha.He shouted asking for help.
• Ntugatake, dushobora kumva neza uvuze buhoro.Don't shout, we can hear you well if you speak softly.
• Bazataka igihe bazumva amakuru mabi.They will cry out when they hear the bad news.